Vacancies
Team Leader
Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs)
Location: Hucknall
Hours: 37 hours per week, averaged over the month (including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins).
Salary: 28,000 to 36,000 depending on experience.
Additional benefits: *Opportunity for career progression *Pay progression scheme *Additional sleepover rate not included in salary *Potential overtime hours *28 days annual leave per year *Meals provided *Company pension scheme * Birthday Bonus day off.
About Us
At Moving Forward Therapeutic Care, we are passionate about supporting children and young people with learning disabilities to live safe, fulfilling, and empowered lives. Our homes provide stable, nurturing environments where each child’s individual needs are understood, respected, and met with compassion and consistency.
We are opening a brand new residential children’s home for three children with learning disabilities and are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to help build and guide a strong, caring team. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a service that puts the needs, rights, and potential of each child at the centre of everything we do.
About the Role
To support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in leading a team that provides high-quality, person-centred, and child-focused care to children with learning disabilities, autism, communication difficulties, and complex needs. The Team Leader ensures care is safe, consistent, respectful, and meets individual care plans, including personal care, health needs, and emotional support.
You will work closely with the management team to uphold the home’s ethos, values, and standards, and play a key role in promoting a positive, nurturing, and structured environment where children feel safe, respected, and empowered to build brighter futures.
The Team Leader contributes to maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring that daily practice aligns with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and other relevant statutory guidance. This includes supporting preparation for Ofsted inspections, contributing to audits and quality monitoring, and helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
As a frontline leader, you will role model best practice, support staff performance, promote safeguarding, and ensure that high standards of care and documentation are consistently maintained.
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support care staff during shifts, ensuring smooth and safe daily operations.
- Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
- Promote a child-centred approach in all aspects of care and decision-making.
- Contribute to care planning and ensure support plans are followed.
- Support staff development through supervision, mentoring, and modelling best practice.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports and reviews.
- Uphold safeguarding standards and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
What We’re Looking For
- A compassionate and resilient individual with a genuine commitment to improving young lives.
- Experience working in a children’s residential setting (essential).
- Experience in a senior or supervisory care role (desirable).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership qualities and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and trauma-informed practice.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as part of a rota.
Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential.
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
- Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, therapeutic team that values your well-being and development
- Ongoing training and progression opportunities
- Additional pay for sleep-ins and potential overtime
- A chance to genuinely change lives
Safeguarding Commitment
Moving Forward Therapeutic Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and Working Together to Safeguard Children
This post is subject to:
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the barred lists for children.
- Receipt of two satisfactory references, including one from your most recent employer.
- Verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications.
- Completion of a full employment history, with any gaps explained and verified.
- Confirmation of medical fitness to work.
- Online searches of google and social media platforms.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the above being satisfied.
Moving Forward Therapeutic Care is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Waking Night – Children’s Residential Home
Waking Night – Children’s Residential Home (Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs)
Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home (Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs)
Location: Hucknall
Hours: 37 hours per week, averaged over the month (including weekends and bank holidays). Night shifts typically (7pm to 7am).
Contract: Permanent / Fulltime
Salary: 23,500-28,000 depending on experience.
Additional benefits: *Opportunity for career progression *Pay progression structure *Additional sleepover rate not included in salary *Potential overtime hours *28 days annual leave per year *Meals provided *Company pension scheme * Birthday Bonus day off.
Reports to: Team Leaders / Deputy Manager / Registered Manager
About Us
At Moving Forward Therapeutic Care, we are passionate about supporting children and young people with learning disabilities to live safe, fulfilling, and empowered lives. Our homes provide stable, nurturing environments where each child’s individual needs are understood, respected, and met with compassion and consistency.
We are opening a brand-new residential children’s home for three children with learning disabilities and are seeking committed and compassionate Waking Night Support Workers to join our team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives by providing consistent care, emotional support, and a safe, inclusive environment where each child can thrive.
About the Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker at Moving Forward Therapeutic Care, you will play a vital role in providing consistent, compassionate care to children with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs during the night.
Working in one of our nurturing and therapeutic homes, you will help create a calm, safe, and sensory-aware environment where children feel secure, supported, and comforted while they rest. You’ll monitor children’s wellbeing, respond to any needs that arise, and offer emotional reassurance throughout the night.
Your responsibilities will include supporting with bedtime routines, carrying out regular welfare and room checks, attending to personal or medical needs, and maintaining clear records of any incidents or observations. You will also complete domestic tasks to ensure the home is clean, organised, and ready for the day ahead.
This role is ideal for someone who is naturally calm, alert, and nurturing, with the ability to work independently and respond to children’s needs in a trauma-informed and person-centred way.
If you are passionate about making a difference and feel confident supporting children during the quietest and most vulnerable hours of their day, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide calm, consistent, and child-centred care throughout the night, including personal care and emotional reassurance.
- Support bedtime routines, promote healthy sleep, and maintain a sensory-aware, low-stimulation environment.
- Monitor and respond to the emotional and physical wellbeing of children overnight.
- Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and sleep protocols to ensure personalised, safe support.
- Use appropriate communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS) and respect each child’s unique way of expressing needs.
- Carry out regular welfare and room checks, reporting any concerns in line with safeguarding policy.
- Complete domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and preparing breakfast or education materials for the following day.
- Ensure the home is clean, safe, secure, and ready for both children and incoming staff.
- Administer medication (if trained) and carry out accurate counts of medication, petty cash, valuables, and sharps at the start and end of shift.
- Maintain clear, detailed records and deliver structured handovers to ensure continuity of care.
- Uphold high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance at all times.
- Work in line with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years)
- Experience working with vulnerable children or young people
- Strong communication skills and emotional resilience
- Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and positive behaviour support
- A passion for making a difference in children’s lives
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Experience in residential childcare or waking night role
- Knowledge of learning disabilities, autism, sensory processing, or PBS
- Training in Makaton, PECS, first aid, or sensory integration
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
- Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, therapeutic team that values your well-being and development
- Ongoing training and progression opportunities
- Additional pay for sleep-ins and potential overtime
- A chance to genuinely change lives
Safeguarding Commitment
Moving Forward Therapeutic Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and Working Together to Safeguard Children
This post is subject to:
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the barred lists for children.
- Receipt of two satisfactory references, including one from your most recent employer.
- Verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications.
- Completion of a full employment history, with any gaps explained and verified.
- Confirmation of medical fitness to work.
- Online searches of google and social media platforms.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the above being satisfied.
Moving Forward Therapeutic Care is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Residential Support Worker
Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home (Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs)
Location: Hucknall
Hours: 37 hours per week, averaged over the month (including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins).
Salary: 23,500 -28,000 depending on experience.
Additional benefits:
*Opportunity for career progression *Pay progression scheme *Additional sleepover rate not included in salary *Potential overtime hours *28 days annual leave per year *Meals provided *Company pension scheme * Birthday Bonus day off.
About Us
At Moving Forward Therapeutic Care, we are passionate about supporting children and young people with learning disabilities to live safe, fulfilling, and empowered lives. Our homes provide stable, nurturing environments where each child’s individual needs are understood, respected, and met with compassion and consistency.
We are opening a brand-new residential children’s home for three children with learning disabilities and are seeking committed and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives by providing consistent care, emotional support, and a safe, inclusive environment where each child can thrive.
About the Role
To work as part of a dedicated team providing high-quality, person-centred, and child-focused care to children with learning disabilities, autism, communication difficulties, and complex needs. As a Residential Support Worker, you will help ensure that care is safe, consistent, respectful, and tailored to each child’s individual care plan — including personal care, health needs, emotional support, and daily routines.
You will play a vital role in creating and maintaining a positive, nurturing, and structured environment where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their potential. You’ll build trusting relationships, promote emotional well-being, and support children in developing life skills and confidence.
Residential Support Workers contribute to the home’s overall ethos, values, and high standards of care. Your role will include following safeguarding procedures, maintaining clear and accurate records, and working in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and other relevant statutory guidance.
By modelling positive behaviour, responding calmly to challenges, and working closely with your colleagues, you will help ensure that every child experiences stability, understanding, and the opportunity to build a brighter future.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, personalised care for children with learning disabilities, autism, and sensory processing needs.
- Support children with personal care, health needs, and daily routines in a respectful, empowering way.
- Be a positive role model, helping children build independence, develop life skills, and feel safe and nurtured.
- Use total communication approaches (PECS, Makaton, visual supports) and advocate for each child’s voice.
- Promote healthy routines and nutritious meals, involving children in meal planning and preparation.
- Plan and engage children in fun, creative, and meaningful activities that promote inclusion and development.
- Act as a key worker, building strong relationships and supporting multi-agency care plans.
- Safeguard children proactively and support behaviour positively using trauma-informed, attachment-aware approaches.
- Work as part of a team to ensure smooth and safe daily operations, including completing tasks and responsibilities during shifts.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to maintaining a culture of safety and protection for all children.
- Maintain accurate, professional records and work in line with Ofsted and the Children’s Homes Regulations.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years)
- Experience working with vulnerable children or young people
- Strong communication skills and emotional resilience
- Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and positive behaviour support
- A passion for making a difference in children’s lives
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Experience in residential childcare
- Knowledge of learning disabilities, autism, sensory processing, or PBS
- Training in Makaton, PECS, first aid, or sensory integration
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
- Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, therapeutic team that values your well-being and development
- Ongoing training and progression opportunities
- Additional pay for sleep-ins and potential overtime
- A chance to genuinely change lives
Safeguarding Commitment
Moving Forward Therapeutic Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and Working Together to Safeguard Children
This post is subject to:
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the barred lists for children.
- Receipt of two satisfactory references, including one from your most recent employer.
- Verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications.
- Completion of a full employment history, with any gaps explained and verified.
- Confirmation of medical fitness to work.
- Online searches of google and social media platforms.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the above being satisfied.
Moving Forward Therapeutic Care is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Bank Residential Support Worker
Bank Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home (Learning Disabilities)
Location: Hucknall
Hours: As and when required.
Salary: Competitive hourly rate.
Additional benefits: *Opportunity for career progression *Pay progression scheme *Additional sleepover rate not included in salary *Meals provided *Company pension scheme * Birthday Bonus day off *Full training programme as provided to fulltime employees.
About Us
At Moving Forward Therapeutic Care, we are passionate about supporting children and young people with learning disabilities to live safe, fulfilling, and empowered lives. Our homes provide stable, nurturing environments where each child’s individual needs are understood, respected, and met with compassion and consistency.
We are opening a brand-new residential children’s home for three children with learning disabilities and are seeking committed and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives by providing consistent care, emotional support, and a safe, inclusive environment where each child can thrive.
About the Role
As a Bank Residential Support Worker, you will work flexibly as part of a dedicated team providing high-quality, person-centred, and child-focused care to children with learning disabilities, autism, communication difficulties, and complex needs.
You will support the team in ensuring that care is safe, consistent, respectful, and tailored to each child’s individual care plan — including personal care, health needs, emotional support, and participation in daily routines and activities.
Bank staff play a vital role in maintaining stability and continuity of care within the home. You will help create and sustain a nurturing, structured environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. Building trusting relationships, promoting emotional well-being, and encouraging independence and life skills will be central to your role.
You will be expected to follow safeguarding procedures, maintain accurate records, and work in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, and all relevant policies and guidance.
By modelling positive behaviour, responding calmly to challenges, and working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes each child’s growth and development.
If you are flexible, compassionate, and passionate about making a difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, personalised care for children with learning disabilities, autism, and sensory processing needs.
- Support children with personal care, health needs, and daily routines in a respectful, empowering way.
- Be a positive role model, helping children build independence, develop life skills, and feel safe and nurtured.
- Use total communication approaches (PECS, Makaton, visual supports) and advocate for each child’s voice.
- Promote healthy routines and nutritious meals, involving children in meal planning and preparation.
- Plan and engage children in fun, creative, and meaningful activities that promote inclusion and development.
- Act as a key worker, building strong relationships and supporting multi-agency care plans.
- Safeguard children proactively and support behaviour positively using trauma-informed, attachment-aware approaches.
- Work as part of a team to ensure smooth and safe daily operations, including completing tasks and responsibilities during shifts.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to maintaining a culture of safety and protection for all children.
- Maintain accurate, professional records and work in line with Ofsted and the Children’s Homes Regulations.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years)
- Experience working with vulnerable children or young people
- Strong communication skills and emotional resilience
- Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and positive behaviour support
- A passion for making a difference in children’s lives
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Experience in residential childcare
- Knowledge of learning disabilities, autism, sensory processing, or PBS
- Training in Makaton, PECS, first aid, or sensory integration
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
- Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, therapeutic team that values your well-being and development
- Ongoing training and progression opportunities
- Additional pay for sleep-ins and potential overtime
- A chance to genuinely change lives
Safeguarding Commitment
Moving Forward Therapeutic Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and Working Together to Safeguard Children
This post is subject to:
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the barred lists for children.
- Receipt of two satisfactory references, including one from your most recent employer.
- Verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications.
- Completion of a full employment history, with any gaps explained and verified.
- Confirmation of medical fitness to work.
- Online searches of google and social media platforms.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the above being satisfied.
Moving Forward Therapeutic Care is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.